TVs Cheers Cliff the mailman speaking at Clarkson Reunion Weekend

POTSDAM - Actor and entrepreneur John Ratzenberger will speak at Clarkson University as part of its Alumni Reunion Weekend, July 11 to 14.

The public is invited to hear Ratzenberger at 1:30 p.m. July 13 in the Student Center Forum. Ratzenberger will deliver his thoughts about preventing a national crisis by making Americans aware of the countrys manufacturing problems and fostering a turnaround through education, entrepreneurship and job creation.

An accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ratzenberger is an outspoken advocate for American-made products and the companies that keep Americans working.

A master improvisational actor, Ratzenberger gained international fame as the character Cliff in the NBC show Cheers and has lent his voice to numerous Disney/Pixar animated films, including the Toy Story franchise, Wall-E, A Bugs Life, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Up.

During more than three decades of moviemaking and theater, Ratzenberger has enjoyed success as a screenwriter, director, producer and multi Emmy-nominated actor. He also produced and hosted the Travel Channel show Made in America.